Tanaiste Joan Burton's car has been blocked by furious water protesters in west Dublin today.

The Labour Party leader was attending an event in Jobstown, Tallaght and when she made to leave her car was blocked by angry protesters.

This footage shows the protest in its early stages and as the situation continues eyewitnesses say the Tanaiste's car is moving forward metre by metre but that she has been stuck in the area for over an hour.